Children with Epilepsy Are More Disposed to Learning Disabilities Than

question 61

True/False

Children with epilepsy are more disposed to learning disabilities than are children who do not have epilepsy.

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Definitions:

Mental Retardation

An outdated and insensitive term for intellectual disability, which is characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Brain Damage

Physical injury to the brain that can result in impaired cognitive, physical, or emotional functioning.

Standardized Intelligence Test

A psychometric test designed to measure intelligence through a series of tasks, adjusted for age and systematically standardized.

Adaptive Functioning

Refers to an individual's ability to perform daily tasks, manage their responsibilities, and adapt to changes in their environment effectively.